By now we are all quite familiar with the many ways exercise contributes to physical and emotional wellness. One of the hottest trends in exercise physiology research at the moment is taking a closer look at exactly how exercise benefits the brain. So far, results confirm that cognitive benefits associated with exercise are more significant […]
An Exercise for Knee Crepitus From Sit and Be Fit TV host Mary Ann Wilson, RN Exercise plays an important role in treating knee crepitus. Strengthening all the muscles around the knee is the single most important exercise for this condition. Here is a gentle isometric exercise that can be done daily, throughout the day, to […]
Improve Your Sensory System Through Exercise By Mary Ann Wilson, RN The body depends on many different systems working together to maintain good balance. The sensory, motor and central nervous system all play important roles in keeping us steady on our feet. What’s exciting to me is that there are specific exercises we can do to sharpen each of […]
Here’s a great idea that’s easy to implement. Keep an exercise resistance band next to your favorite chair and use it during those down times when you’re sitting sedentary (like when you’re watching television or listening to the radio). This is a perfect opportunity to work on strengthening the muscles of your upper back . Use […]
Improve Toe Strength and Mobility By Sit and Be Fit TV Host Mary Ann Wilson, RN The importance of toe power, also known as toe strength and mobility, and the role it plays in our gait is often overlooked. This area of training merits special attention as we work on improving balance and decreasing fall risk. […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN Eye exercises are an important part of any fall prevention training program. We depend on our ocular system (vision) for balance and for keeping us safe in different environments. In addition to improving neck range of motion, the 3 exercises shared in this blog are designed to strengthen the eyes and improve the vestibular […]
By Mary Ann Wilson, RN If I were to tell you there was a more efficient way to work the abdominal muscles than sit ups and crunches, would you be surprised? Researcher, Dr. Stuart McGill believes that crunches, the typically prescribed exercise for strengthening the abdominal muscles, is actually harmful to the spine. If you […]
TIPS TO HELP AVOID PITFALLS OF POLYPHARMACY By Sit and Be Fit TV host Mary Ann Wilson, RN Polypharmacy is a relatively new term used to describe the effects of taking many different medications concurrently to manage different conditions. The use of multiple medications is a growing problem, especially for older adults. Over-the-counter drugs such […]
IMPROVE WALKING POWER ONE STEP AT A TIME By Sit and Be Fit TV Host Mary Ann Wilson, RN Taking just one step involves coordination of many different body parts. We rarely think about all the connections that have to be in place to make moving forward possible. However, if you have ever had an […]
Here’s an easy exercise you can do regularly to help strengthen and tone the abdominal muscles. Begin by sitting all the way back in a chair for full back support. If you’re unable to sit all the way back without keeping your feet flat on the floor place a firm pillow or something behind for that necessary back […]
